January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that rice water, rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, shows potential in cosmetics and dermatology for its hydration, anti-aging, and antioxidant properties and effectiveness against dandruff, while also promoting hair growth and scalp health with natural cleansing abilities.
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May 2025 in “Plant Cell & Environment” This study found that in Arabidopsis, the CLE14 peptide regulates root hair growth by promoting elongation, an effect that requires CLV2 and CRN proteins and involves ethylene signalling along with hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide pathways.
October 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review describes the pharmacological activities and chemical components of Trichosanthes dioica, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing potential unproven therapeutic uses in traditional medicine.
September 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source compiles information on Calotropis gigantea, an Asclepiadaceae plant used in traditional medicine for treating conditions like leprosy, asthma, vertigo, and hair loss, highlighting its diverse medicinal potential.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that rice water, containing essential minerals and vitamins, shows promise in cosmetic and dermatological applications by acting as an anti-aging agent, hair growth promoter, and natural antidandruff treatment due to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
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January 2011 in “New Phytologist” This study demonstrated that AtVLN4 plays a role in root hair growth by regulating actin organization in a calcium-dependent manner.
April 2020 in “Food Research” This review discusses androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), its hair growth cycle mechanisms, and highlights the use of plant derivatives in its management, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study observed that SY red pericarp rice extract promotes hair growth, inhibits 5α-reductase, and enhances hair regeneration in mice, with the extract being safe from cytotoxicity and irritation, indicating its potential as a natural hair growth promoter.
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January 2022 in “Plants” This study found that extracts from the rice variety Bue Bang 3 CMU, particularly the husk and bran, demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-androgenic properties, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
March 2023 in “Agroland: The Agricultural Sciences Journal/Agroland : The Agricultural Sciences Journal” This review discusses the potential cosmeceutical benefits of Pontianak Aloe Vera, highlighting its use in products for skin and hair care, and reports no new results.
January 2026 in “Ethnobiology”
April 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” This review reports the potential therapeutic effects of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Bhallataka), noting its compounds like anacardic acid may have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties, but emphasizes that further research is necessary to confirm these effects and determine safety due to inconsistent study methods.
This study found that papaya seed extract gel accelerated hair length growth in rabbits, with the most effective concentration being 15%, though it did not significantly affect hair mass.
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January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Cuscuta reflexa extracts promoted hair regrowth and follicular proliferation in cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss in male rats.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.
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March 2018 in “The American journal of case reports” This study highlights the phenotypic variability in 5 patients with Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome carrying the c.436delC mutation, suggesting a broader range of clinical presentations than previously recognized.
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February 2018 in “Journal of basic and clinical physiology and pharmacology/Journal of basic & clinical physiology & pharmacology” This review summarizes the ethno-medicinal uses, phytochemical constituents, and biological activities of Acorus calamus, highlighting its potential therapeutic benefits and the importance of further scientific work on this plant.
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February 2024 in “Diversity” In this literature review, researchers identified 68 African plants used in hair treatment, noting that 58 of these may also help with glucose metabolism issues, suggesting a nutritional therapy approach might explain their benefits.
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November 2009 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study supports the traditional use of T. procumbens for diabetes treatment, showing improvements in body weight and glucose tolerance with no toxicity signs in normal rats.
January 2024 in “Biochemistry Research International” This study found that compounds from Ziziphus spina-christi roots exhibited promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities, supporting its traditional medicinal use.
November 2022 in “Journal of Advances in Pharmacy Practices” This study found that a 5% concentration of terentang stem bark extract was the most effective in promoting hair growth in male rabbits.
32 citations
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” In this study, rice bran supercritical CO2 extract demonstrated potential to promote hair growth in mice, increasing hair follicles and growth factor expression, similarly to 3% minoxidil.
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September 2020 in “Scientific African” This review discusses the potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient, highlighting their promising bioactive compounds and health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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September 1977 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” In this study, gamma benzene hexachloride washes successfully resolved skin disease in guinea pigs affected by Trixacarus caviae, after confirmation via skin scrapings.
This study found that a hair mask made from bitter gourd effectively reduced hair loss and dandruff among participants, though the authors note the need for clinical trials and durability tests for further validation.
34 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Ecklonia cava enzymatic extract, particularly its component dieckol, promoted hair growth by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and inhibiting 5α-reductase activity in cultured vibrissa follicles and C57BL/6 mice.
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August 2025 in “Seeds” This review examines the potential of Cucurbitaceae seeds, such as those from watermelon, melon, and pumpkin, as sustainable and innovative ingredients in cosmetics, highlighting their rich bioactive composition and benefits for skin and hair, despite challenges like environmental instability and low permeability.
July 2019 in “International journal of Unani and integrative medicine” This paper reviews classical Unani texts and scientific research on Cuscuta reflexa, covering its traditional uses and pharmacological properties, but presents no new clinical results.
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April 2016 in “Innovare Academic Sciences - Innovare Journal of Ayurvedic Sciences” This article evaluates the therapeutic effects and safety of traditional herbal medicines used by tribal communities in India, but does not present new data or results.
December 2024 in “Animals” In this study, Tithonia diversifolia extract was found to improve certain digestive parameters in crossbred sheep but did not enhance growth performance, as the improvements in digestion did not translate into increased body weight or feed conversion.